Social Services Coordinator

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

• Position Summary• Under the direction and guidance of the Administrator, the Social Services Coordinator assures the• meeting of each resident’s medically-related social services needs through the process of assessment,• interdisciplinary care planning, implementation of services and evaluation; based on the National• Association of Social Services Coordinators Code of Ethics. He/ she promote each resident’s ability to• exercise their rights through education and advocacy. The position is responsible for working with the• Administrator in developing policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of the• facility’s residents. The Social Services Coordinator must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary• to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served, knowledge of the principles of growth• and development over the life spam, and be able to identify and categorize each resident’s age-specific• grouping of needs. The Social Services Coordinator develops, implements, and manages Resident• recreational activities both in and outside of the facility.• Duties and Responsibilities• As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on • the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances • self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, • culturally-aware services.• Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an • excellent client experience by: Understanding and empathizing with client needs Surpassing client expectations Demonstrating a high level of integrity Exhibiting compassion and commitment Advocating for social justice Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology• Job Description• As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to theirutmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but is not limited to the following: The Social Services Coordinator duties and responsibilities include resident resource• development, responding to referrals, and working with the interdisciplinary team in arranging• for resident evaluation, admission, intake and the orientation process. The Social Services Coordinator will work with the Administrator in for developing social work• policies and procedures, and managing the social service needs of residents, as noted above. She/he will assist in the management of resident benefits and completion of evaluations and• reviews of resident care, complete psycho-social assessments in compliance with facility and• government regulations, implement discharge planning with the residents, participate in care• planning meetings and mental health consultations; provide crisis intervention and grief therapy• and support to families, link residents and families to agencies and support and socialization• groups to enhance relationships among residents and encourage individual participation by• residents in their health care planning and process.  Incumbent must demonstrate understanding, respect and appreciation for diversity and have an• understanding of community system, and demonstrate understanding of the cultural issues• impacting communities of color.  With active resident participation, the Social Services Coordinator will also coordinate facility• activities to meet the recreational needs of the facility Residents.  She/he will perform other duties as assigned.• Qualifications• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential• functions. The person in this position must be of good character and able to maintain the understanding,• physical health, emotional stability, and personality suited to meet the physical, mental,• emotional, and social needs of population served. The incumbent must have strong team building and problem solving skills; a working knowledge• of government systems/regulations, such as Medicare, Medicaid and community resources. Must have a good understanding of the medically related social services needs of the population• served, with an ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team to formulate and• implement plans to address identified needs in a timely manner. The incumbent must have good organizational and communication skills and must demonstrate• professionalism in all interactions. The person in this position shall have no history or evidence of alcohol or other drug misuse for• a period of three (3) years prior to the date of employment at the facility, and no misuse of• alcohol or other drugs while employed at this facility. This individual cannot be a person who has been convicted of a felony within the last seven• years or ever been convicted of child abuse and/ or any crime involving physical harm to• another person nor be a perpetrator of substantiated child abuse.• EDUCATION AND TRAINING The Social Services Coordinator must have demonstrated experience with and ability to form• and maintain effective relationship with residents, team members and community providers, as• well as ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English; ability to communicate• effectively with residents or employees of the organization.• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS The applicant must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,• using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.• REASONING ABILITY The applicant must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of• concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exist; ability to interpret a• variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.• Education and Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Medical Screening• EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work• Education, or a degree in an allied/social science is required. One year of experience in geriatric-centered program preferred; knowledge and understanding• of communities of color is required.• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS This person must receive a background check from DSHS and Washington State Patrol This position must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR within 90 days of hire date and is• required to maintain current BLS CPR throughout employment. Must complete a pre-hire and annual TB test screening. Annual employee health screening required  Annual TB test required Annual influenza vaccine required. Only exception is for employees with a medical or religious• exemption approved by Administration. Employees with an approved medical or religious• exemption must wear a mask at all times during the flu season.• Work Environment• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee• encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be• made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Social Services Coordinator will have a supportive environment, utilizing the• interdisciplinary team approach. He/She will work at Sea-Mar Cannon House and may be required to travel outside the facility• for outreach. In meeting resident needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

• Physical Requirements• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to• successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to• enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to handle stressful situations including conflicts; death and dying, expression of• complaints and multiple tasks, simultaneously. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and• reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, peripheral vision,• depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Facility ranges from quiet to loud depending on activities of residents.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
• We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

Sea Mar is an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at this link.